Facelifted 2013 Nissan Livina spotted in China
The Nissan Livina range is due to get a facelift in China, as these leaked pics show. All are of the standard length Livina, and not the three-row Grand Livina (Livina Geniss …
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Jaguar C-X75 supercar cancelled due to bad economy
The Jaguar C-X75 was one of the stunners at Paris 2010 (full live gallery here), and it had an interesting drivetrain too - a hybrid that included a pair of gas turbines …
BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition – 54 units only
BMW Motorsport returned to the DTM this year with a bang, after almost 20 years away from the series. Canadian driver Bruno Spengler won the drivers' title, BMW Team Schnitzer topped the …
Proton R3 scores 1-2 finish in Sepang 1000km Race
The 2012 edition of the annual Sepang 1000km Endurance Race that happened last weekend was won by Proton R3 Motorsports Racing Team, which dominated proceedings and clinched a 1-2 finish at the …
China’s SAIC to set up plant in Thailand for ASEAN
China's SAIC, owner of the MG and Roewe brands, will set up a 50,000-unit capacity assembly plant in Thailand, Automotive News China reports. The Shanghai-based company will partner the Charoen Pokphand Group …
Fourth-gen Subaru Forester coming to Malaysia in 2013 – new 2.0 direct-injection turbo boxer, 280 PS
Motor Image, distributor of Subaru vehicles in 10 Asian countries including Malaysia, gave the fourth-generation Subaru Forester its regional launch here in Taiwan yesterday. The new Subaru Forester made its world debut …
Grey import car maintenance – international car warranty, adoption packages, insurance warranty?
Not sure if you've noticed, but grey market cars have been increasing in numbers lately. It used to be just the Harriers, Muranos, Caldinas, Estimas and Alphards, but grey importers are now …
Thai Motor Expo: Lexus LF-LC Concept visits BKK
I'm not one to gawk over concept cars, but the Lexus LF-LC infected me the moment we first saw pics of it from this year's Detroit show. After bagging the top design …
Proton zeroes in on Thai market, banks on ‘caring aspect’ to give it an edge over established rivals
Last week, Proton launched the Exora Prime and Prevé for the Thai market at the Thai Motor Expo, and we got a chance to chat with Proton’s deputy CEO Datuk Lukman Ibrahim …
Singaporean Peter Lim to build RM3b Johor race track
Reports have emerged from across the Causeway that Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim is into a RM3 billion (S$1.2 billion) race track project in Johor's Iskandar region. The car enthusiast tycoon will partner …
GALLERY: Honda Brio Amaze with Modulo add-ons
Last week we brought you pics and details of the Honda Brio Amaze from the Thai Motor Expo, now let's take a look at the accessories on offer by Honda Thailand - …
Honda Brio Amaze – Brio sedan eco car makes debut
The Honda Brio Amaze sedan made its motor show debut at the ongoing Thai Motor Expo, drawing in last minute Thai buyers eager to profit from the government's first car buyer scheme …
Isuzu D-Max X-Series – add red for bold flavour
More flashy pick-up trucks from Thailand Motor Expo, but unlike the Mazda BT-50 Thrilling we showed you earlier, this Isuzu D-Max X-Series is for sale. Once again, changes are mostly cosmetic, in …
Thai Motor Expo: Mazda BT-50 Thrilling with the bling
No new model launch at the Thai Motor Expo for Mazda, but our eyes were drawn to the bling on this Mazda BT-50 "Thrilling 50" Concept. This black Mazda truck wears shiny …
Team Scha Alyahya hits the ground running in the Petronas Switch for XTRA Road Challenge! [AD]
You would have heard of Petronas' latest fun campaign, the Switch for XTRA Road Challenge, on this site, and here's a recap of what it is all about. The Road Challenge is …
Proton Prevé and Exora Prime launched at Thai Motor Expo, C-segment sedan priced from 625,000 baht
Sawadee krub! Hello from Impact Muang Thong Thani, where the 2012 edition of the annual Thailand International Motor Expo opens today. Some may dismiss this show as a mere "year end sales" …
Proton Preve set to be launched in Thailand this week
The Proton Preve is fulfilling its global car brief market by market, and after launching in Australia in October (click here for our report from Sydney), the C-segment sedan is heading to …
Made-in-India Dacia Duster coming to Malaysia?
Renault India has announced that it will begin exporting the Dacia Duster (branded as Renault Duster there) to the UK from January 2013. Marc Nassif, MD of Renault India, says that besides …
Kia mulling over flagship RWD coupe, pro_cee’d hot hatch with 200 hp and DCT confirmed for 2013
Some interesting news from Kia, which is planning some sporty offerings. Autocar UK reports that the Korean carmaker is mulling over a flagship model based on chief designer Peter Schreyer’s GT concept …
Mercedes-Benz assembles M-Class SUV in Indonesia
Mercedes-Benz has started assembling the M-Class SUV in Indonesia at its Wanaherang, Bogor plant in West Java. The German carmaker has spent between 20 to 30 million euros in the past two …
